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Palladium breaks ground on expansion in Jamaica
Palladium Hotel Group’s expansion in Jamaica adds 948 rooms, creating 1,500 direct and 2,000 indirect jobs. The project focuses on sustainability with energy-efficient designs, renewable energy, water conservation, and a seawater desalination plant. It also introduces TRS Hotels and Family Selection
Pro-invest Hotels achieve Green Key Certification for 9 Hotels
Pro-invest Group continues to put sustainability at the heart of its operations with the announcement of its most recent ESG initiative achieving the Green Key certification for 9 Australian hotels under their management.
Inside Meliá Hotels International's sustainability journey
Meliá Hotels targets carbon neutrality by 2050, cutting emissions via energy efficiency and 80% green energy use. Recognized as Europe’s most sustainable hotel group, it leads ESG efforts with certified hotels and industry influence. Committed to deep sustainability integration beyond offsets.
GOLD Certified Crowne Plaza Geneva Sows Seeds of Sustainability
Crowne Plaza Geneva earned the Green Globe GOLD Certification for its commitment to sustainability. The hotel reduced plastic use, introduced bulk dispensers, and serves weekly vegetarian meals.
easyJet switches off APUs at Malpensa in APU-ZERO project
easyJet will permanently implement Project APU-ZERO at Milan Malpensa Airport to reduce fuel use and emissions. Partnering with TCR, Guinault, Menzies Aviation, and SEA Milan, easyJet replaces APUs with electric/hybrid PCA units, saving 1,115 tonnes of fuel and 3,600 tonnes of CO2 annually.
Cleveland Hopkins Airport sets 100% emission reduction goal by 2050
Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport has unveiled a sustainability plan to reduce emissions as part of the city's climate efforts. Key focus areas include EV charging, solar energy and sustainable aviation fuel. The airport aims for net-zero emissions by 2050 aligning with the city’s 63% reduction by 2030
Swissôtel Al Ghurair Champions Sustainability with Thoughtful Initiatives
Swissôtel Al Ghurair & Swissôtel Living in Dubai were recertified by Green Globe for their sustainability efforts. The hotels focus on eco-friendly practices like digital check-ins, energy-efficient rooms, waste reduction, sustainable dining, and promoting both environmental & social responsibility.
Heathrow accelerates towards net zero
Heathrow Airport set a record in February with 5.7 million passengers marking its busiest February ever. It reduced emissions by 7.5% in aviation and 15% in ground operations. The airport focuses on sustainability with a target of net-zero emissions by 2030 & 3% Sustainable Aviation Fuel use in 2024
Lufthansa’s Mixed Climate Progress: More Efficient Aircraft but Emissions Rise
Lufthansa reduced passenger-related emissions by 1% in 2024 but overall emissions rose by 16% due to non-flight factors. The airline focuses on fleet modernization with fuel-efficient aircraft, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), and operational efficiency improvements to reduce CO2 emissions.